Online Yachtmaster Theory Course

The Online Yachtmaster Shorebased Course is an advanced navigation course and ideal for you if you have done the Day Skipper theory course or done a fair amount of navigating already, and want to learn at your own pace: whenever and wherever you want.

Lights, shapes and sound signals used by all kinds of vessels you may well encounter at sea

Pilotage methods including transits, back bearings and clearing bearings

Passage planning strategies - what to take into account

Using GPS and chartplotters

Measuring speed & distance and keeping logs

Dealing with weather & meteorological conditions

Best practices for eco-friendly sailing

Use of safety equipment

Learn From the Comfort of Your Own Home

The RYA Online Yachtmaster Theory Course is the next step for those looking to progress from Day Skipper qualification. It explores many of the same topics, but in more depth, with a greater emphasis on tackling more challenging coastal & offshore passages.

The course is split up into modules, allowing you to learn independently at your own pace. As well as PC and Mac compatibility, you can also follow the course on your iPad.

You will be provided with a comprehensive set of materials to complement the course content, and you there will always be an instructor a phone call/skype call/email away to offer help whenever you need some extra guidance.

After you've completed the Yachtmaster Theory course, you'll have all the background knowledge you'll need to undertake coastal and offshore passages, by day and night. You'll also be well prepared to take the RYA Coastal Skipper practical course.

If you have a lot of sailing miles under your belt, you can skip the Coastal Skipper practical and go straight to one of the more advanced Yachtmaster practical courses; the coveted Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is awarded to those who complete one of these offshore Yachtmaster courses.

To find out more about the RYA Online Yachtmaster Theory course, call First Class Sailing today on 0203 006 3717.